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Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Wylam First School, Wylam, Northumberland, NE41 8EH

This job expired on 14 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone with a determination to achieve high standards for all pupils, this should be someone with Key Stage 1 experience but this is not essential. ECTs are welcome to apply. In return we can offer a happy and vibrant team who will support your career development.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

● Is an exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations for pupils’ achievement and is creative and innovative in their approach to teaching and learning

● Has excellent classroom management skills and is proficient in planning, assessment and target setting ● Is dedicated to their own professional development

● Is willing to be involved in the extended life of the school, supporting the informal as well as the formal curriculum

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

● A caring, nurturing, supportive, dedicated and hardworking staff with a common vision and set of goals.

● Delightful children who are eager to learn and exceptionally well behaved.

● A strong school and Trust which is outward looking and forward thinking.

● A strong commitment to your continuing professional and leadership development.

● A challenging and exciting professional opportunity in a highly successful school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Wylam First School Rec Pack Class Teacher - Sep 26.pdf - 1.18 MB (opens in new tab)

About Wylam First School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wylam First School website
• Email address: r.maitland@cheviotlt.co.uk
• Phone number: 01661852771
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wylam-first-school

Semi-rural first school (Nursery to Year 4)

Arranging a visit to Wylam First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.maitland@cheviotlt.co.uk.

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